400 Words A Horror
400 Words A Horror
400 Words a Horror
400 Words A Horror is a bi-weekly horror-themed anthology podcast by audio drama enthusiasts who want to get started in the audio drama world as creators! We are a group of friends who dream of making our own audio dramas some day, but had no idea how to go about it. They always say, practice makes perfect, so we rounded up a few of our friends and got to work! Our goal is to learn the "how" behind audio drama creation. Co-run by Gem and Lys, 400 Words A Horror allows us the space to have fun, spook up a little, experience, experiment, and learn the ins and outs of audio drama creation! This is a learning experience for all of us so, any feedback - as long as it is constructive - is more than appreciated. Feel free to drop us a message on any of our socials! If you want to stay anonymous, our Tumblr ask box awaits you.Sooo... why the name "400 Words A Horror"?Well, the idea came to Gem while practicing with the Pratchett method called ‘400 words a day.’ The goal is to write a story a day in at least 400 words (ahem... you know, hence the name) to practice and improve on one's own writing. As a result, all of our stories vary in length and topic from episode to episode! We usually have a loose theme for the week and have fun exploring it together!How do I get involved?When we need or want to work with new people, we will announce it on our socials. In the mean time, follow us on Tumblr, Twitter and BlueSky @400WordsAHorror, join our Discord and hone your skills with us! We think we're pretty cool so if you wanna see how we're doing and what we're up to, those are the best places! Links are below! If you like what we do, following and sharing the show is one of the best ways you can support us. It's crazy how far word or mouth or a kind review can go. And, of course, supporting us here on Patreon is also incredibly helpful! ;D(pssst, we also have Ko-fi if a one time donation is better for you than a subscription)Cast and Crew Socials:Gem Aydin: Twitter, Tumblr, BlueSkyLyssa Jay: Linktree,Twitter, BlueSky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10. Butterflies
This episode is the season finale. We will be back soon with Season 2!The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Butterflies by Gem AydınCONTENT WARNING: bugs, childhood trauma, being huntedEdited by Fortune Salem (he/him) and Leo B. Moss (he/they)Performed by Leo B. MossFascination by Fortune SalemCONTENT WARNING: hopelessness, heavy machine sounds for sfx, mentions of dead animals, metaphors for climate changeEdited by Gem Aydın and Prax Killawatt (he/they)Performed by Eli Schwarz (xe/they)You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Find out more about What's In The Rift: https://whatsintherift.com/Where to find us:We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zHko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2024
19 min
9. Righteous
The biggest mistake we make is to think that we are right and oh, so above others.The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Chains of Life by Gem AydınCONTENT WARNING: being stuck, gaslighting, chain rattlings for sfxPerformed by Alaine Heart (she/her)Edited by Alaine Heart and Prax Killawatt (he/they)The Machine by Alaine HeartCONTENT WARNING: hopelessness, heavy machine sounds for sfx, mentions of dead animals, metaphors for climate changePerformed by Prax KillawattEdited by Gem Aydın and Prax KillawattYou can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zHko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2024
19 min
SPECIAL: Crimbus
You definitely should listen to the full episode til the end :)The Christmas lights were made by Cake (xie/they) Check their art here: https://thatcakelovingwitch.tumblr.com/ The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Haven was Gem AydınClap If You Believe by Just Jenah (they/them)CONTENT WARNING: death, violence, suffocation, manifestation of a horror storyEli was Eli Schwarz (xe/they)Myka was Leo B. Moss (he/they)Gale was Just Jenah (they/them)Santa was Prax Killawatt (he/they)Edited by Eli Schwarz, Gem Aydın, and Lyssa Jay (she/they)CONTENT WARNING FOR THE LAST HAVEN SCENE: loud noises, jumpscareGhost was Fortune Salem (he/him)Haven and Ghost’s interactions were an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. It was the cast and crew having their fun version of it. You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zHko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2023
19 min
8. Television
New voices and old voices, all the gang, and more!Thanks to Taylor Michaels and Athan for guest-starring in this episode! Link of the Grotto Pod is down below.CONTENT WARNING FOR TELEVISION (THIS EPISODE’S INTRODUCER): unreality, mentions of murder, loud repeating soundsThe episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Recap was Neutron (they/them)Haven was Gem AydınClarence was Lyssa Jay (she/they)Unseen by Gem AydınCONTENT WARNING: Xenophobia, multiple queerphobia elements mentioned, violence, murder, mentions of suicide, illnesses and accidents, haunting, deathBenjamin Lynn was Prax Killawatt (he/they) Interviewer was Just Jenah (they/them)Edited by Just Jenah and Prax Killawatt Open Up by Alaine (she/her)CONTENT WARNING: body horror, murder, bullying, screams, blood, gore, and deathThe Host was Eli Schwarz (xe/they)Contestant 1 was Leo B. Moss (he/they)Contestant 2 was Fortune Salem (he/him)Edited by Gem AydınGuestsTelevision was Taylor Michaels (he/him)You can find him here: https://linktr.ee/taylormichaels Matt was Athan (he/him) You can find him here: https://www.twitch.tv/athansmusic Intermission had a trailer from the new sibling podcast, The Grotto Pod. It was made by Athan, voice acted by Lyssa, Taylor, and Athan. Three of them also voice acts in the podcast the team met through, WOE.BEGONE. The Grotto Pod: https://www.thegrottopod.com/ WOE.BEGONE: https://woebegonepod.com/ You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zHko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2023
49 min
7. Clarence
Just two besties, hanging out...The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)For Sale by Fortune Salem (he/him)CONTENT WARNING: drowning, implied murderVoiced by Lyssa Jay (she/they)Edited by Gem AydınWindow by Gem AydınCONTENT WARNING: eye horror, brief mention of hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and mental facilities, mental breakdown, loud banging noisesPerformed by Lyssa JayEdited by Lyssa Jay and Prax Killawatt (he/theYou can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zHko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.socialCheck us out in:Nocturne Hall, Dupont Investigations: https://nocturnehall.com/dupontinvestigationsThe Grotto: https://www.thegrottopod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2023
24 min
6. Extant
Sometimes the horror is real life but twisted.The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Untitled by AlaineCONTENT WARNING: metaphors for depression, body paralysis, suicide ideation Voiced by Praxis Killawatt (he/they)Edited by Gem Aydın and Lyssa Jay (she/they)Pain of Aging by Eli Schwarz (they/them)CONTENT WARNING: metaphors for aging, body horrorPerformed by Leo B. Moss (he/they)Edited by Gem Aydın, Just Jenah (they/them), and Praxis KillawattYou can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023
21 min
5. Charmed
I would say I am charmed to see you but that would be contradictory to our point.The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Devotion by Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them)Content warnings: abusive relationships, drugging, stalking, romantic obsession, cultsEdited by Gem Aydın and Just JenahVoiced by Alaine (she/her)Cultists were Prax Killawatt (he/they), Eli Schwarz, Lyssa Jay (she/they), and Leo B. Moss (he/they)Pixie Dust by Fortune Salem (he/him)CONTENT WARNING: emetophobia, hospitalization, self-harm, questionable reality, sensory issues mentionedEdited by Gem Aydın and Just JenahVoiced by Just Jenah (they/them)You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorrorBluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2023
22 min
4. Hunt
It must be hunting season, somewhere, I believe. The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Coyotes by Prax Killawatt (he/they)Content warnings: being hunted, panic, mentions of dead animals, mentions of dead friendsIt was edited by Fortune Salem, Just Jenah, and NeutronIt was voiced by Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them)Crime by Gem Aydın (they/them)Content warnings: murder, serial killer, femicide, sexism, transphobia, mentions of incapable law enforcement, crime, window-watching, mentions of stalking, real-life horror It was edited by Fortune Salem, Just Jenah, and Lyssa JayIt was voiced by Fortune Salem (he/him)You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorrorPatreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2023
17 min
3. Sacrifice
We have a field trip on the Haven today!The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)Boon & Bane by Just Jenah (they/them)Story Warnings: mentions of child sacrifice, extinction events, murder, depiction of violence, depiction of grief SFX: choking, sobbingEdited by Gem Aydın, Neutron, and Lyssa JayThe voice of Cas was Neutron (they/them)The voice of Jo was Lyssa Jay (she/they)Drown by Lyssa Jay (she/they) Story warnings: panic attacks, claustrophobia, allusions to cults, drowning, brief mention of being drugged, mentions of kidnappingSFX: choking, depiction of panic attacks, ambiance of an enclosed space, high-pitched ringingEdited by Gem Aydın, Neutron, Prax Killawatt, and Just JenahThe voice of the New Visitor/Drowned was Prax Killawatt (he/they) You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.Where to find us:Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorrorTumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2023
25 min
2. Skitter
Today in Horror Haven, we bring you a tape called "Skitter".CONTENT WARNING: Screaming, loud noises, bug horror, flying bug horror, simply leave if you don’t like bug horror. Other warnings include; medical malpractice, medical trauma, therapy trauma, derealization, crossing boundaries between real and nightmare, body horror, and bug death.The episode was written by Lyssa Jay (she/they)It was edited and sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)The voice of the Therapist was Just Jenah (they/them)The voice of Leslie was Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them)Special thanks to Enes and Prax for prooflistening. For the script, credits, and more, check our episode document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zC9-NKZ53cIvAbuZ_vu1JVwjKsxusERID-vA8yF4lhQ/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2023
12 min
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